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Hip Hip Hooray.... - ....for Miralax. That's all I'm gonna say! :)

When will it Relax? - I'm nearly 8 months out from surgery and still have amazing restriction...that I'm crazy grateful for. When will this relax? Or...will I be lucky and it won't?  Right no...

Salba Chia - Hi all. I've never been much of a food supplement sort of person, but I found these in Whole Foods and after reading about them online, they seem like a really nice addition to ...

Miralax, et al... - I have avoided posting about this topic because of the "ick" factor, but obviously, it's a part of life, and certainly an issue for many of us, post-op. I have had the dread...

Who am I? - New photo on my profile....I don't even LOOK like myself anymore! Very odd lol

Girly Medical Issues - So here's the thing. I'm 44 years old and have been in reasonable health, with the exception of some issues that were resolved by VSG. Namely,  Diabetes (gone), Sleep Apnea (gon...

7 Months out and Pics as Promised - So today is my 7 month surgiversary (I think)...and I'm down 125 lbs. I recently posted about the changes I've been making in my appearance, and I had promised pics, so here the...

Ahh...the Changes - For the first time in my adult life (and really, my entire life) I'm able to start making the outside match how the inside feels...and I've gone a little crazy...but I'm having ...

Experiment Complete -Results Noted - So I decided to focus on protein, but add back more veg and some fruit. Adding the veg, in the form of raw greens and roasted veggies was a great idea! My loss revved up and I f...

The View from Oneserland is Bloody Amazing! - I made it! Just now...just this morning...and I'm crazy happy and emotional about it....how silly is that? lol I have to say, the support I receive here, and on MFP, is inva...

Success at Retraining Myself! - Well, on one front...for the moment anyway lol. I realized today that when I start to feel hungry...whether it's head hunger or physical hunger, my first inclination now is to m...

My Bat Wings - NSV - I've lived most of my life fat...all of it really, since I was five. I've always admired the look of women in sleeveless tops and dresses...but knew it could NEVER be me because...

Photo of my Night Out on Profile - Well, I didn't do a great job of capturing the dress....but here I am just before going out for a very nice evening. Simple black dress, but as I posted before...first one I've ...

I Haven't Worn a Dress... - ...in seven years. In fact, my sister's funeral was the last time...seven years ago. Saturday night, I'm being taken out to a very nice restaurant at the Waldorf Astoria...I bel...

I Think it's Funny... - ...that I consumed 668 calories today and that seems HIGH when, before surgery, I'm sure there are days I consumed well over 3,000... WTF? lol. Funny how perspective changes, eh...

Inches Dropping...Really? - How fast do they drop? I'm in a short stall again, but took my measurements and had to do a double take! Is it possible to lose nearly two inches off your waist in less than a m...

Protein Win in a Recipe - Whipped up a quick skillet stew tonight for the week and it turns out to have 28 grams of protein per serving...yay! It's a quick chicken stew like dish with tomatoes, a hint of...

My Journey's Tale - Ok, so this is likely to get a bit ramble-like, so I apologize in advance. I have been overweight since I was five....FIVE. I grew up with the names, and, God love her, with...

What's the One Thing You've Come to Depend on for - For me, it's been hot tea....PG Tips brand, to be specific. I NEVER used to be a hot beverage drinker before surgery. I'd have maybe two cups of hot chocolate a year at Christma...